First Grade : Mr. Paladin
Welcome to the first grade! My name is Larry Paladin, and I am a first grade teacher here at Sunset Valley Elementary.
I have been teaching since 2000, and I am excited to spend this year in the first grade! Previously I taught in third and fourth grade both here at Sunset Valley and at Stewartsville Elementary. Before working at Norwin, I taught first through third grade in Pittsburgh.
I have two children of my own, a son in twelfth grade and a son in tenth grade. I also have three guinea pigs that I usually bring into the classroom at some point.
I enjoy gardening, hunting, and fishing in western PA. My family and I like to go camping as much as possible. We also all enjoy watching sports together.
I have listed a few notes below for you to see.
- Message Center
I will be using the skyward message center on a regular basis this school year. The daily homework will be posted, and I will also post other important information. If you need to sign up for family access, just go to norwinsd.org and follow the prompts on the left-hand side.
2. Classroom Rules
The rules in the classroom are as follows:
- Keep your hands and feet to yourself
- Listen and follow directions
- Stay in your own space
- Raise your hand to speak
3 Students Supplies
Individual Supplies
- Pencil Box - Labeled with child’s name.
- MULTIPLE Packs of Pencils - Please save “fancy” pencils for home due to sanitizing.
- Crayons (No bigger than 24 count)
- Scissors
- Pencil erasers
- One colored pen
- 4 Dry Erase Markers
- Extra Lanyard (the district will provide one)
- Headphones
- **Optional: Water bottle with child’s name written in sharpie or labeled. (This is in place of water fountains)
Class Supplies
These are optional, but greatly appreciated!
- White paper towels
- Tissues
- Large Hand Sanitizers - if available!
- Clorox/Lysol Wipes - if available!
- Baby Wipes
- Zip-lock bags of multiple sizes - we are always in need of the gallon size bags
- Extra glue sticks
4. Contacting Me
If you need to contact me, email is an effective communication tool. I can be reached at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Mr. Paladin